Center Board Rollers on Custom Flex

Submitted by Rowsinski on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 13:39

Hi all,

I'm restoring an old (3286) Custom Flex Scot. Since I removed the centerboard to flip I've been doing some minor repairs. I bought new Rollers but Custom Flex used 3/8" bolt versus 5/16 on Scot Inc. boats. Was told to remove the center bushing on new ones but they are a bit loose. Is it better to reuse old ones (hard and grazed a bit but fit the bolt correctly).

I ordered 3/8" rollers one size larger (wider and larger diameter) from Colson, since they so not make the old size anymore. But assume to wide... Recommendations?

Thanks. Sounds like viable options. I would be concerned about strength of a fill and have not found a sleave yet. Will reinstall originals for now. Had local sailmaker look at them -sailed Thisles which use a similar roller - said they appear in good enough shape.